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Compare STW vs. VAS
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
Overview
When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are a popular choice. Two well-known options in the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) are the State Street SPDR S&P/ASX 200 ETF (STW) and the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
STW | VAS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 411 | 31,411 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $5,262.85 | $2,823.86 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
STW | VAS | |
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Strategy | STW.AX was created on 2001-08-24 by State Street . The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The ETF currently has 6271.91m in AUM and 203 holdings. The Investment Objective of State Street SPDR S&P/ASX 200 ETF is to match the performance of its Index before fees and other costs. | Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS) seeks to track the performance of the ASX 300 index before account fees, expenses, and taxes. The index tracks the top 300 companies on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd (11.59 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (10.27 %) Westpac Banking Corp (4.65 %) | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (54.95 %) Materials (16.65 %) Health Care (10.33 %) | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (95.26 %) United States (3.26 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (0.54 %) | Australia (95.40 %) United States (2.95 %) New Zealand (0.66 %) |
Management fee | 0 % | 0.07 % |
Key Summary
STW | VAS | |
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Issuer | State Street | Vanguard |
Tracking index | S&P ASX 200 | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0 % | 0.07 % |
Price | $78.55 | $108.61 |
Size | $6.341 billion | $25.374 billion |
10Y return | 53.57 % | 58.49 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.38 % | 4.25 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 27/08/2001 | 08/05/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
STW | VAS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 411 | 31,411 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $5,262.85 | $2,823.86 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
STW | VAS | |
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STW | VAS |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |